(a) The board may, upon its own motion, and shall, upon the
written complaint of any aggrieved person, cause an investigation
to be made with respect to an alleged violation of this article or
the rules of the board.

(b) The board may revoke, suspend or refuse to renew the
license or certificate or otherwise discipline an appraiser, or
deny an application, for any of the acts or omissions set forth in
this article or in the rules of the board.

(c) If an investigation indicates that an appraiser licensed
or certified by the board has violated a law or rule, the board
shall serve a formal complaint upon the appraiser. The accused
party is required to file an answer within twenty days of the date
of service.

(d) In responding to a complaint, the accused party may admit
the allegations of the complaint, deny the allegations of the
complaint or otherwise plead. Failure to make a timely response
shall be considered an admission of the allegations of the
complaint.

(e) The board may make informal disposition of the matter,
including entering into a consent agreement, or taking one or more
of the disciplinary actions set forth in the board's rules.

(f) In a disciplinary proceeding based upon a civil judgment,
the licensee shall be afforded an opportunity to present matters in
mitigation and extenuation but may not collaterally attack the civil judgment.

Note: WV Code updated with legislation passed through the 2014 1st Special Session
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